1. Press the OPEN button to release the latch and open the CD cover. 2. Insert an audio CD or MP3 CD into the player, label side up. 3. Close the CD cover. Note: The RioVolt SP50/SP50C can play CDs with the following logos: Play Disc 1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE Note: There will be a short delay while the player reads the tracks on the CD.
Player Overview Lock/Unlock: Disables or enables Bass/Normal: function keys to Selects normal or event accidental enhanced bass operation Volume: Adjusts the volume level Open: Opens the player cover Battery cover: Slides out and lifts up; Insert your 2 AA-size batteries here DC In jack: Connects to the optional power adapter to save...
LCD Overview Shows current album (folder) number (MP3 CDs only) Mute/Enter: Shows current Turns audio on track number and off. Also makes selections in the MP3 track select menus ESP/Menu: • During CD playback, Play/Pause: enables or disables ESP Plays and pauses •...
Advanced Features Repeat Modes Press the MODE/SELECT button to set the player to one of the following Repeat modes: • Repeat 1 - Repeats the currently selected track. • Repeat Album (MP3 only) in the currently selected album (folder). • Repeat All albums (MP3).
Advanced Features (Cont.) Program Playback Program playback allows you to play CD or MP3 tracks in a preset order. Tip: MP3 files play in the order they are written onto the CD-R. To ensure that tracks play in the order you want, try adding “01”...
Special MP3 Features Searching for MP3 Tracks Alphabetically 1. Press the ESP/MENU button once. 2. Use the PLAY/PAUSE and SKIP AHEAD of the MP3 file name you are searching for, then press MUTE/ENTER. 3. Press MODE/SELECT twice to view all tracks that begin with the desired letter.
FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What MP3 bit rates are supported? • The player supports bit rates up to 320 kbps. It does not support bit rates below 32 kbps. See table for details... Are ID3 tags supported? • Yes, the player supports ID3 Tags in ASCII code.
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FAQs (cont.) Which brand of CD-R/CD-RW is best? • We do not have a “recommended list” of CD media, burners, software, etc. If you have a problem with a certain CD-R or CD-RW disc, try a different brand, and/or slow the burning speed down to 2x. How does skip protection work? •...
Technical Specifications Power Source • AC Adapter: Input 4.5V Battery • DC 3V (AA 1.5Vx2) Earphone Output Power • 10mW Storage Media • CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW Dimensions • 4.7" (120mm) W x 5.9" (150mm) L x 1.1" (27mm) H Weight •...
Fax: (541) 967-2485 Web site http://www.sonicblue.com RioVolt SP50 Support With every RioVolt SP50 you receive the following support services: • Unlimited access to the Rio Web-based technical information resources, available 24 hours a day at http://www.sonicblue.com. Here you will find FAQ files, a knowledge base search engine, product updates and other useful tools.
Warranty Our Warranty to You • SONICblue Incorporated warrants that your product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. If you discover a defect covered by this warranty, we will repair or replace the product at our option using new or remanufactured components.
Important Safety Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SHOCK OR INJURY, DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS DEVICE IN OR NEAR WATER OR WET LOCATIONS. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION, DAMAGE OR BATTERY LEAKAGE IS POSSIBLE IF REPLACED INCORRECTLY OR BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS OR LOCAL LAWS.
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